Daniel Putnam

Daniel Putnam

InvestorPlace Contributor

Daniel Putnam is a professional financial writer with 18 years of experience writing articles about the financial markets, investment ideas, and personal finance.

Daniel holds a Master’s of Business Administration from Boston College and has traded stocks and options successfully for more than 20 years. Daniel lives in the Boston area with his wife and two children.

Recent Articles

‘Sell in May and Go Away’ Might Lead You Astray

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

"Sell in May and go away" fails as often as it works, but this key indicator will tell you whether you should indeed sell in May 2014.

The 9 Most Interesting Stock Charts to Watch Right Now

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

These nine stock charts point to opportunities for traders, and they can also act as indicators of what may be next for the stock market.

PFF: Why You Should Give Preferred Stocks Another Look

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Preferred stocks and iShares U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (PFF) offer high yields and a favorable risk-reward profile. It's time to give the PFF ETF another look.

It’s Time to Sell High-Yield Bonds

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

High-yield bonds and ETFs such as HYG and JNK, have delivered great five-year returns, but there's no longer enough return potential to offset the risks.

FXI: The Largest China ETF, But Not the Best

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

The iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI) dominates the universe of China ETFs, but its huge weighting in financials is a key drawback. You have better options.

Gold Stocks Are Up 35%. Now What?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Gold stocks have surged from their December low, benefitting ETFs such as GDX. With strong gains already in the books, can the rally in miners continue?

Is the Bill Gross & Mohamed El-Erian Spat a Reason to Avoid Pimco Funds?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

The financial press has gobbled up news of the split between Pimco's Bill Gross and Mohamed El-Erian. Is this turmoil a reason to avoid Pimco funds?

5 Blue-Chip Stocks to Avoid

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

These five blue-chip stocks are down, sure ... but the lack of any meaningful upside potential means there's no reason to buy at current prices.

Is It Too Late to Buy the Rally in Small Caps?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Small cap stocks have delivered stellar returns in 2014, but the rally may be getting overextended. Is there any opportunity left for small caps?

How to Profit From Insider Buying

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Stocks with insider buying outperform the broader market over time, but how can investors put this information to work in their own portfolios?

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